Jeni Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, RNC-OB

Assistant Professor of Medical Education & Simulation Educator

Jeni Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, is an Assistant Professor of Medical Education and Simulation Educator in the UGA School of Medicine. She leads and teaches the procedural skills curriculum for years 1–3, teaches in simulation, and participates as a facilitator for interprofessional education initiatives and Resiliency and Professional Identity Formation.

Jeni brings more than 20 years of nursing experience spanning labor and delivery, clinical leadership, legal nurse consulting, and forensic nursing. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing and her research focuses on perinatal experiences and labor support within hospital settings.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Systems Management: Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, 2004

Awards & Honors

PhD Student Research Award: Georgia State University, Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, 2025

Outstanding Staff Member of the Year Award: AU/UGA Medical Partnership, 2024

Legacy Health Valerie J. Lundquist Memorial Endowment Award, professional excellence, 2014

Providence Bright Idea Award, patient safety, 2012

Providence Scholar Award, 2004

Sigma Theta Tau: International Honor Society of Nursing, Inductee 2004

Areas of Expertise

Nationally Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB)

Maternal health

Perinatal experiences & labor support in a hospital setting

Patient-centered care

Publications

Schiewe [Fitzpatrick], Jeni. (2007). The Newborn Triage Nurse- A New Perinatal Nursing Role. AWHONN Journal of Nursing for Women’s Health, 11(5), 443–444.

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Jeni Fitzpatrick, MSN, RN, RNC-OB

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